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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,757.23, 68,592.44 and 37,799.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,757.23, 68,592.44 and 37,799.81 is: 52,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,757.23 : 68,592.44 = 37,799.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,757.23/68,592.44 = 37,799.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,757.23x = 68,592.44 × 37,799.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,757.23x = 2,592,781,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,781,010.44/49,757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,108.63

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